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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

to correspond with the bills rendered for the
articles supplied to the county. Some of the
bills had to be dated ahead and others away
lack Some of them were passed by the
board of commissioners on the same day in
order to make them appear legal, and the
false books were prepared in order that they
could be used in evidence in case of having to
bring suit against the county to recover the
amounts of the bills Schneider explained
his partnership with Mcdonald and McGar
lyle, and identified numerous bills which the
boodlers had rendered against Cook county.
He also said 20 per cent was added to the
bills, which doodle he understood was to 20 to
the county commissioners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
EMPIRE STATE POLITICS.
The Senate Hangs Up Fred Grants Nomi-
nation aud PIatt Write. "A Letter

nation. and Flat Writes Letter.
ALBANY. n Y. Nav 27-The state senate
adjourned sine die Thursday Mr. Murphy,
Democrat, prior to adjournment. moved TO
confirm the nominations OF Col Fred D.
Grant, for quarantine commissioner and Gen
Daniel f, 81 kes. for emigration commits
sioner Nj Fassert, Republican. moved to
table Mr.. Murphy's motion and it was carried
by party vote, Republicans IN the affirma
tive.
NEW York. Nav 21-The state senate
having "hung up" Governor Hills nominal
ton of Col Fred Grant to be quarantine
commissioner vice Hon. Thomas t. Platt
and the legislature having adjourned, Mr.
Platt has sent letter TO the governor declar-
ing that the charges of mismanagement of
the quarantine department have been false,
partisan and malicious; that he tPiatu has
long desired to h.. relieved of the EurdenSome
duties, but would not retire under false accu-
sations to crafty his political enemies, that
he was an admirer and supporter Of Gen,
Grant when Governor Hill and others we're
not and that to test the sincerity of the re-
cent nomination he will now resign if the
governor will promise to appoint Cot Grant
in his place. The letter also bitterly attacks
The New York Times, accusing 1t of venal
connection with the Rag ring"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

SENATnReELECT PAsCO. of Florida, first
SAW the light in London, England, about
torty-nine years ago His parents event
ually settled in Boston, and Mr.. PsscO
received his education at Harvard. He
went to Florida, taught school and served
in the confederate army. One of his
brothers was killed while serving in the
federal army. The senator-elect is a
handsome man. physically, and possesses
high oratorical ability. His brother,
Rev. Frederick Pdsco, is a prominent
Methodist minister in Florida.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
THE generally accented staten

THE generally accepted statement that
the largest nugget ever found in Califor
is an erroneous one. J. J. Finney, odd
Virginia. found piece of gold about
six miles from Downieville, Sierra
county. on August 81, 1866, that weighed
five thousand ounces and was worth
500, ZOO, the largest piece of pure gold
ever discovered, so far as accounts go.
Heretofore, the Australian nugget, found
in the Ballarat gold fields, has been con-
sidered the largest; it was valued at $780,
ONO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

NEW York, May 21-The executive COM
mittee Of the Irving Hall Democracy held
their regular meeting Thursday night En-
Alderman Mooney. the chairman. in his ad-
dress vigorously denounced Mayor Hewitt for
enforcing the hue laws. He also paid his re
spects to the legislature, characterizing it as
the most corrupt in the history of the state.
The platform which was adopted unanimous
ly SETS forth that the Irving Hall party is the
only follower of Democracy as enunciated by
jefferson, deuounces Tammany and the
County Democracy, halls with delight the
demand which labor is now making for an
equitable share in the nations rulings; calls
for the determination of oppressive mouopo-
hes, and extols Governor Hill for impair
TALLY and general integrity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

ST. PAUL. MINI. Nav 37---Hon. F. II.
Kelly, who axes aSmuch interest in Irish affairs
as any man in the northwest is just home
from a visit to Montreal and other points in
Canada. He was seen by reporter on
Editor O'BricuS crusade against LanSiowne
He did not hesitate to denounre the Irish
agitator's move as imrolitic in the extreme
Although there wsrp several lriShmeli in the
Canadian cabinet, said Mr. Kelly they were
not consulted by Mr. 0Brlen, who is royal
good fellow. but in this matter he has acted
ill-adviseily and hastily. The only result ae-
complished by his visit has been to cement
anew the bonds between Queen Victoria and
Lord Lansiowne
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
ODDS AGAINST THE WINNERS.


Days Picnic-Base Ball.
New YORK. May 21-The spring meeting
of the Brooklyn Jockey club was resumed
Thursday Under the new law which legal
lies hookmaking there was betting al lib.
The track was fast and the weather, though
threatening, pleasant Che feature of the
day was the success of Hanover, Dwyer
Brothers S-year-old, who defeated Dry Mono
pole and n fine field in canter although he
was conceding them all weight The distance
was i miles; the time, l5411s, and the odds
against Hanover 8 to s.
The other races We're won as follows: SAY
ouy, Z mile ISL Ten Strike, l mile, ~ 4
Glenmound, lie miles, 50l4 Tea Tray, 4
mile, Los, Blue Line q mile. l;l5l8. The
odds against the winners were respectively
to | against Saxony. same against Ten
Strike, % to | against Glcnmound, 2l5 to |
against Tea Tray, and to / against Blue
Line
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 27.-The follow
ing horses We're the lucky ones at the Latonia
course Thursday: Lewis Clarke, mile
1:4514 Rio Grande, mile, 1:4515; Pat Don
avin, x mile, 1:S5L4'; Waif, q mile, 1869
Irish Pat, l mile, 20 yards, 1;4sjj.; Volante
l u miles, 1;574
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
Horrible Murder In Iowa.

DEsMoTNEs, Iowa May 27-An Osllaloosa,
Iowa, special says: John Fall and wife, re-
siding in Jefferson township, this county,
were murdered Wednesday night and their
home burned Only meagre details have
yet been received The body of Mr.. Fall was
found within the ruins considerably burned,
but still recognizable. Mrs, Fall was dscov-
cred outside near the coal-house Both of
their heads were crushed in by some heavy
instrument. 1t is supposed the crime was
committed for the purpose of robbery. The
sheriff and large posse have gone to the
scene of the ira gedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

BROOKLYN, N Y, May 27-The grand
jury has indicted Ship Broker Cortland H.
Bliven for procuring malpractice upon
frankie Bell Biven is a prominent mem
Der OF DR. TaImages church, and of several
fashionable societies. new feature in the
scandal was developed before the grand jury.
A lady member of DR. Talmage's church was
accused of trying to get Miss Bell to exon err
ate Biven The lady in question, it is said,
claims to he BIiven's wife, though she has
been known as young unmarried woman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

CHICAGO, May 27.-Fifty beeves and 100
sheep were roasted at Cheltenham beach
Thursday for the barbecue held by the Ma
tional Butchers association. Fully 5000
pounds of meat were roasted. and six pits,
each forty feet long and six feet deep were
required for the fires All the butchers at
tending the convention here went to the bar
becue, and also nearly all the butchers in the
city. The unusual event attracted great
throng of spectators. and at one time in the
afternoon there we're more than 10000 peo-
pie present The butchers and their friends
had a royal good time at tine barbecue with
feasting, speechmaking and various jubila-
tiC.as, and returned to the city late i'll the
evenirs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

AT the next presidential election there
will be several hundred thousand new
voters. 1t is for the sake of these mainly
that good democrats will feel tempted to
acqusce in Blaine's nomination. This
would, it is true, exercise certain in
f1uence in lowering the tone of politics
but it would insure the democratic can
dldate vast majority of the youthful
vote: and by giving the coup de grace to
the monopoly machine. might contribute
really to elevate politics in the end.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

PARIS. May I'm Grevy, it is understood,
has now taken the ministerial question into
his own hands and is endeavoring to form
coalition ministry embracing the extremes of
RepuhlcanSm and leaving Gen Boulanger
out This is believed to I've last resort prior
to calling upon NJ. Clemenceau 10 construct
a government, but nobody thinks the presi-
dent will be any more successful than the
statesmen who have given up the task as
hopeless The presidents of three Republican
groups have sent communications to President
Grevy urging him to remove Gen. Boulanger
from the war office, but it is not believed that
the president will brave public censure to that
extent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

CHICAGO, May 21.-League base ball play
ing showed the following records Thursday
At Washington City Pittsburg and Wash
ington played four innings, when rain stopped
the game, the score standing-Wa shington 3,
Pittshurg /; at Boston-Boston l, Chicago s;
at Philadelphia Philadelphia 9, indianapolis
Z; at New York-New York I, Detroit o.
Association: At MISUNDERSTANDING 6.
Athletic 9: at st Louis-St Louis II, Metro
politan 5; at Louisville-Louisville q, Brook
Ign g, Baltimore Cleveland postponed-rain.
Northwestern league: At Eau Claire-Eau
Claire ), Duluth 10; at st Paul-Minneapolis
Il, st. Paul 20
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

AT recent meeting Of colonial repre-
sentatives in London called the Colonial
Conference, the fact was brought out that
the submarine telegraph systems of the
world embrace 107. 900 miles of cable,
costing something like S1S5. 10000. and
that all except 1000 miles is under Brit
iab control
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
Demands of the Belgian Strikers.

BRUSSELS, May ga committee appoint
ed by the strikers, and representing the en-
tire disturbed district, has written to NJ. Baer-
naert. minister of finance, demanding uni
versal suffrage for the people of Belgium, and
insisting that the government abandon its
project to increase the import duties on cattle
and dressed meats The committee gives
Baernacrt to understand that the refusal of the
government to comply with these demands
will he followed by serious consequences, and
intimates that failing TO receive favorable
answer before Sunday the strikers will on that
day Iii arch into Brussels in body and renew
their demands at the palace gates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

Secretary Of the Drill crosses ana Qua
monds and all odd shaped things Imaginable.
They were loudly appauded for their pretty
work
The Chicago Zouaves next came on the field,
looking very handsome in their picturesque
costumes Tiny were put through the entire
manual of arms executing the movements
with precision aud ease. After this the pc
culiar manual nf the zouaYe drill was begun,
making such pretty sight that the audience
burst forth in perfect storm Of applause.
At ahout p m. the usual afternoon shower
set in, the third that has occurred this week
at about that hour in the afternoon, and inter
fefed with carrying ont the remainder of the
DAYS programme Twelve Thousand or Ii, UH
people witnessed the drill
The rifle contest ineonuection with the drill
opened at the arsenal grounds inthe morning
Thirty eight officers aud men participated
The weather was very favorable for shooting,
and some excellent scores were made, rs the
following twelve best will show.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 27-An order
issued by the District assembly, Knights OF
Labor. Wednesday night requiring the street
car drivers who still remain in the companys
employ to go out, was practically nullified
Thursday, but four of the employees obeying
it, and the company being able to run about
fifty cars as a result The men say that the
order was not properly issued and that they
will appeal to the full body for hea. ing in
the matter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

er-maker, told how he
and they divided the
Doodle obtained by de-
frauding the county.
He S a i d general in
structions were given
the bookkeepersf for the
firm of Schneider &
Co. to doublet the prices
of all articles supplied
by the firm to the
county institutions A
bogus set of books was
kept in order to fully
carry out the frauds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

WASHINGTON CITY, May 27.-The fourth
night Of the billiard contest between DAILY
and Sexton resulted again in Days favor.
Sexton had the lead up to the sixth inning
but after that DAILY gradually worked ahead,
and made his 800 points in the sixtieth in
ming, with the balls in very good position.
Sections score was IT'S. Big runs: Daly-15,
10, 10, II, IL, Is, 81, 20; Sexton-lS, IL, IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 21.-An explo-
sion of fire-damp occurred at noon Thursday
in slope No. / of the Susquehanna Coal com
pany at Nanticoke Three miners named
Sheehan, Cosgrow and zo1oski were probably
fatally injured This is the same mine in
which twenty-six miners were buried alive
in Decemher 1SS5.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

WASHINGTON CITY, May 27-At meeting
of newspaper correspondents Thursday night
10 take action on the death of Mr. Hiram
Judson Ramsdell, resolutions highly euI6gis-
tic of the deceased journalist were unani-
mously adopted, his family was rendered
sincere sympathy, and it was also resolved
that the correspondents would esteem it a sad
privilege to be permitted to attend tue funeral
in body
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

WASHINGTON Cry, MAY 27-Recent cor
spondence with the Canadian government has
led to a modification of the maritime regula-
tions of Canada SO that all rights and priv
ileges granted to Canadian tugs IN waters I'M
der the jurisdiction of the United States will
herea fter be extended to American tugs in
Canadian waters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
Cholera Killing on People Like Sheep.

PHILADELPHIA, May 27-The bark Nc
Leod, which arrived from Buenos Ayres
Thursday brings news that the cholera is kill
ing off people like sheep in that city and its
suburbs The disease is rapidly spreading
The corpses were removed from hospitals to
an open plat of ground and burned Chief
Officer Gaylor, of the Mcleod, is authority
for these statements
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

PuTsBURG, May IA rumor was circu-
lated at Greensburg Thursday that in order
to break the strike the coke syndicate has ar
ranged with an eastern employment bureau
to have 10000 American citizens i'll the region
on Saturday OF Sunday to take the places Of
the strikers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

SAN Francisco, Cal, May 27-Paddy
Ryan, tn, pugilist, has challenged Jake Kill
rain to fight him to finish with bare
knuckies, London prize-ring rules, for any
amount up to 5000. If such fight can not
be had. he will meet him in the ring in any
way kilrain wishes to arrange it. Ryan de-
posted 81 900 as forfeit with The Wasp
Publishing company Ryan had seen a dis
patch printed that Sullivan had yielded the
championship to Kilram, and disputes his
right TO that title
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

MINNEAPoLIs, Mum. MAY 27-The first
train over the Canadian Pacific reached Van
couver, the Pacific ocean terminus, OH Tues
day. There was a celebration and great re
ioicing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

The artillery practice drill in Athletic park
attracted quite crowd. There were but two
competing batteries, the indianapolis Light
Artillery and the Milwaukee Battery. They
were put through all the tactics necessary t.
test their skill, and that closed the artillery
competition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

PHILADELPHIA Pa, May ~ The general
assembly of the United Presbyterian church
on Thursday elected Rev NJ. W Gibson, of
San Francisco, an earnest adyo-;ILe of instru-
mental music, moderator. defeating Rev J, G.
Corson, of Xenia, the anti-lnstrumental can
didata
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

LANSING, Mich, May 27-The senate
passed the university appropriation Thursday.
also the general banking law, and killed the
bill providing plan for collection Of delin,
quent taxes The bill to appropriate $4,000
for Lake Linden failed in the house for want
of a two thirds vote f.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
MILITARY COMPETITIONS.
Toledo Looks Like a Prize winner-Some
Good Shooting.


WASHINGTON CITY, May 27-The national
drill amphitheatre was crowded with people
when the competitive company drills began
at 10 a M Thursday. First came the Gov
ernor's Guards, of North Carolina Their
movements were very smooth, but they did
not excel in the manual of arms The Louis
lana Rifles drilled In such amanner as toehcit
much applause The SarStield guards, of
Connecticut, III the manual of arms were ex-
cellent, but in military evolutions were def
cient Company C. First New Jersey, were
the next contestants but neither in marching
nor the manual did they drill so as to bring
forth much apr,ause
Company 5, Washington Light infantry,
came next and were received 10y the assem-
bFage with great applause, Their drilling
both in manual and marching, was excellent
and it was generally conceded that no other
company before them had done near So we'll
Several serious errors were however, credited
to them.
The principal feature of the day, however,
was the drilling Of the Toledo Cadets, and a
superb exhibition of the manual of arms it
proved TO he They were so loudly cbeered
that the officers commands could not he heard
sometimes, and the general impression is that
they have good as captured the first prize
Company A, Washington Cadets, the com
peting colored company of this city, followed
Their drilling was above the average, and the
spectators were quite free in hestowinu an
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

Gentlemens coats aud waistcoats are
to be worn very open in the future thus
allowing ruinous display of linen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

Alleged fox hunting youths are en-
deavoring again to have suise seed made
q fashionable perfume.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
eoooLeRs' BOGUS BOOKS.


CHICAGO, May Elm the trial of Melon
aid and McGarigle Thursday in Judge Shep-
ards court, mic" Schneider, the county boil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27
CATAR r n

particle of the Balm lie applied into each nos
trt Is a-ret able 10 ner and is quickly absorbed.
efcctnalS cleansing the nasal passages of ca
tharrhsl virus, causing healthy secretione
1t allavs pain aud intamma-i n, protects the
memhranal lnacs of the head from additional
cOlHs, completely heals the sores and restores the
sense Of taste amp smell. Beuef ial resabs are
realized hy a few applications. 4 hoFpu0h treat
msBf iriN cure Price ~ cents at druggists: nv
mail, registered, 60 cents Circulars sent free
Ell BROTHERS Or aCgists nwegu NY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

p'ause upon the
cu,ored soldier
boys. Their drill
ing was the best of
any colored troops
vet st>.n Follow
ing this came the
Merchants Zouaves
of Memphis, Tenn.
They went through
the beautiful move
ments of the zou-
aves' peculiar drill
with grace and &C
cuI'acy. They made
all sorts of figures
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

Summer hats are to be loaded with
flowers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-27

Everybody's house will soon have tn /,
all.powerful smell Of csmphor.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-25

EDITORIAL Rooms y. Y. WORLD
Iya iStgler, ESq--Sm: You blathering Irish
Catholic, will met you at any designated place
you like. The sooner the better.
JOSEPH PULITZER
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-25
Railroad Pool Brokc1,s
TURF TOPICS.
Gossip Concerning the w.shers aud
Other Races.

GOSSIP Concerning the washers aud
Other Races.
NEW YORK, March 25th.-[Special. l.
The sporting editor of the NaH and Express
says: Books have at last been opened
on the Withers stake at Jerome Park, and
full odds can now be quoted. The race will
be run ON May S0th, but from present indi-
cations it will be no race at all, as fremont
seems to be sure starter The colt has
evidently retained his marvellous speed,
and everything points to the fact that he
will be the greatest three yesr-old this
country has ever seen.
Quite o lot of money continues to come
to town ON the Kentucky derby. A wager
of 5000 to $500 against Jim Gore has sen
that colt down to ten to one. Platt's books
wager of 1850 to $500 against Montrose,
which was the steadiest odds against the
son of the Duke of Montrose and Hattie,
and fifteen to one, IS the best obtainable
Platt has also laid $1,000 to 5000 against
Poteen, son of Powhattan and Miss Cotton.
The colt has no chance in the world of
OOAidiA 10 y tt Il Sltdul ldNOIitt at
eight to one.
The belief that Alcalde will not start has
caused his odds to stay at fifteen to one.
He is the best colt in the race but turf
goers whose opinions count for something
believe that Haggin will not start Alcalde,
relying on Silver Bow, Klamath or Mari
gold. L stand with Mr.. Haggin in the be-
lief that if he doesn't send Alcalde for the
Kentucky Derby, it will be simply because
Silver Bow, or one of the others, is good
enough to win.
About the Suburban handicap there is
nothing new outside of unconfrmed ru-
mors. Barnum, Exile, The Bard, Jim Gray,
Sir Joseph, Blue Wing and Bob Fisher will
not be starters. Ny own belief is that
Barnum and Exile are sure to start in the
Brooklyn Jockey Clubs handicap. know
nothing about The Bard, Jim Gray and Sir
Joseph. Blue Wing and Bob Fisher are
all right. Still, of all the horses in the race
at this time, prefer Ben Ali. If Mr.. Hag-
gin runs him for the Suburban it will take
great racehorse to beat him.